Message given – live worship service

Hebrew Reading:  Psalm 23

Point form of the message shared today followed by my Mind Map:

• Palm Sunday but no palms, no parade
• No grand celebrations
• No one singing or shouting Hosannas – no one saying “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
• Perhaps we are still shouting, “Hosanna”
  • Save me, save us during this time of sheltering at home

In times of fear or distress, in times of needing comfort and hope we often turn to the 23^rd Psalm.

• Beautiful imagery
  • Green pastures
  • Calm still waters
• The protection of the rod and staff
• We can picture the table – filled with blessings
• We can picture the over-flowing cup

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me – surely, for sure, for certain – our hope is steadfast in this knowledge.

Dwelling in God’s house forever.

• the promise that Jesus gives us – in my Father’s house there are many rooms
• We dwell in God’s house
  • At home
  • In our communities
  • Eventually in our church buildings once again

Regardless of our levels of fear, concern, or even boredom we have faith in the Good Shepherd who cares for us – always and forever.

Be confident in your Hosannas!

• Not only today, Palm Sunday but every day
• God hears our cries, our prayers both, in dark times but also in our joys.

So yes, Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!

Amen.